November 24, 2003
University's software kicks off downloaders
University's software kicks off downloaders
ICARUS, or Integrated Control Application for Restricting User Services scans the network to ensure students are not pulling down music or video using peer-to-peer software. For a first violation, transgressors lose Internet access for 30 minutes and must watch a 10-minute interactive Web program on copyright law. A second violation bars students from the Internet for five days.
Posted by rshah at November 24, 2003 12:00 PM